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Zambia offers valuable lessons to countries undertaking debt restructuring —Finance Minister, Musokotwane

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says Zambia’s debt accomplishments serve as valuable lessons for countries that are already undertaking debt restructuring ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 20, 20240

Economy

$650 million solar power project reportedly nears completion in Central Province

Government will soon complete the US$650 million solar power investment in Chisamba District, Central Province Permanent Secretary, Milner Mwanakampwe, has announced. Mwanakampwe said ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 20, 20240

International

Protests, clashes with police continue in Kenya over controversial tax bill

KENYA – Crowds of Kenyans again took to the streets on Thursday in protest, clashing with police in Nairobi as nationwide demonstrations continue ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 20, 20240

Economy

Selected Chisamba farmers to receive 25% debt relief from agro-focused firm

One Acre Fund has announced a drought relief package, offering 25 percent debt forgiveness for some farmers in Chisamba District of Central Province. ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 20, 20240

Economy

Musokotwane positive about Zambia regaining top spot as copper mining leader in Africa

Government is upbeat about regaining its top spot as a copper mining leader in Africa following the policies and strategies being implemented in ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 19, 20240

Power and Politics

Hichilema jets out to UK, scheduled to meet Scottish officials, attend conference on Zambia

President Hakainde Hichilema on Monday night left for the United Kingdom (UK) for bilateral talks. Hichilema during his visit is expected to meet ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20240

Economy

Relief for businesses, homes as load-shedding set to drastically reduce, with recall of 100MW of power from export

Government says load-shedding hours are expected to significantly reduce after ZESCO recalls an additional 100 Mega Watts (MW) of power from the ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20240

Economy

‘Zambia not alone,’ Govt claims 15 SADC countries are in electricity generation deficit

Green Economy and Environment Minister, Mike Mposha, has claimed that 15 countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region are experiencing power ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20240

Economy

World Bank pledges $600 million for Zambia’s social protection programmes

The World Bank has pledged approximately US$600 million to support Zambia’s social protection programs. This commitment aims to bolster initiatives that drive productivity, ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20240

Tech

Firms seal partnership to deepen use of high-end solar power for homes, businesses

A strategic partnership to increase availability of affordable high-end solar and digital power solutions has been entered into by Davis & Shirtliff and ...

By Bumba MulengaJune 18, 20240

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